2 E. Fulton Building's Fate Decided

Remember the building on 2 E. Fulton St that was blogged about a month or so ago? The one David Lorenz from Visbeen Associates designed concepts for and submitted as a piece to vote for during ArtPrize? Here's a quick refresher. Recently, the 2 E. Fulton St building (and its renderings) was discussed in the Grand Rapids Business Journal, which announced that this city "eyesore" will finally be renovated by Locus Development. Vacant since 1998, Locus Development will be investing $4.5 million into "historically redeveloping" this building. While they are not giving out too much information just...

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Staff Post by Jonathan Lorenz

For the next couple of weeks, we will be featuring blog posts from the rest of the Visbeen Associates staff. Let's get started with a post from Jonathan and his idea to beautify Eastown:My attempt at blog contribution is to take notice of the unremarkable but highly trafficked areas of our city and produce a quick concept sketch that will hopefully show a way architecture can improve the location. So here is my first one, the location is found in Eastown on the corner of Giddings and Wealthy, which is currently home to a do-it-yourself car wash. Car washes are incredibly bad for the environment,...

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Meadowview Transformed

Meadowview's patio area recently underwent an outstanding renovation. Check out these before and after photos to see how Visbeen Associates transformed this area to be an amazing, cozy getaway, just outside the resident's doors.Before:Aft...

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Haverhill and Broadway "After" Pictures

Here we have the latest "after" photos of the Haverhill Residence and the Broadway Residence. You still have the opportunity to experience these in person at the Fall Parade of Homes, going on now through this Saturday, the 22nd! Click here to view the guidebook, and be sure to come out and enjoy these designs by Visbeen Associates!The Haverhill Residence (listed #20 in the guidebook):The Broadway Residence (listed #9 in the guideboo...

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Olivia Grace TerVeen

Congratulations to Chris & Megan TerVeen on the birth of their beautiful daughter, Olivia Gra...

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Kalamazoo Parade of Homes

Along with the Grand Rapids Parade of Homes, the Kalamazoo Parade of Homes is also going on right now, where you can experience this residence designed by Visbeen Associates:Pine CliffExterior 3D rendering of the Pine CliffThe “Pine Cliff” is a unique solution to a common problem in waterfront property: a narrow lot. What it lacks in width, this home makes up for in height and length, maximizing the available space and taking full advantage of what are sure to be expansive views from each of its three stories. Featuring porthole windows and outdoor upper decks, the “Pine Cliff” exudes a distinctly...

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FOX 17's Interview with Wayne

Take a look at this interview Wayne did with Fox 17 about the Fall Parade of Homes:GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—The annual "Fall Parade of Homes" kicked off Friday, in Grand Rapids. The event allows home builders to show off their latest and greatest designs, and try to sell a few models. However, 75% fewer homes are on display this year compared to 2006."The beauty of this particular condo, it’s a 4,000 square foot and it's a fabulous condo, it's a penthouse condo," says architect Wayne Visbeen. He spent the day showing people the million dollar unit inside River House Condos, in downtown Grand Rapids....

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Fall Parade of Homes

The Fall Parade of Homes by the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids begins tomorrow, October 7, and goes through October 22. Take this opportunity to check out these two outstanding residences designed by Visbeen Associates!The first residence is the Haverhill:Exterior rendering of the HaverhillThe “Haverhill” is a simply elegant Georgian-style home. Symmetry and order are balanced by decorative details, all of which contribute to the authenticity of the design. Arched rooflines, copper dormers and stone masonry are just a few of the creative touches found on this home’s exterior....

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Fall Parade of Homes: Haverhill

Included in this year's Fall Parade of Homes by the Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids are two fabulous, yet very different residences designed by Visbeen Associates. The first of which is called the Haverhill and is in East Grand Rapids. Colonial in style, the Haverhill relies on classic lines and a pleasing symmetrical facade. A welcoming front door with transom windows and sidelights users guests inside, where a modern floor plan complements the home's historically inspired past. The main level features an open floor plan, with a central kitchen and dining area, a home office...

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